Tragic Death of Virginia Teen in Sand Dune Collapse at Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
A 17-year-old Virginia boy died after a sand dune collapsed on him at Cape Hatteras National Seashore in North Carolina. The boy was buried under several feet of sand inside a hole that had been dug. The incident occurred in a back-dune area behind the primary dune and not visible from the beachfront. First responders were unable to resuscitate the teen, who has not been publicly identified. The incident remains under investigation, and authorities advised visitors of the dangers of digging holes on the beach.